Comments on: Garden time: Let’s get serious! http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/04/21/garden-time-lets-get-serious/ Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:15:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: becky http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/04/21/garden-time-lets-get-serious/#comment-30164 becky Sun, 09 Aug 2009 19:47:52 +0000 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/04/21/garden-time-lets-get-serious/#comment-30164 You should check out some of the fun work of Martha Schwartz - there are a few monographs out there and her site is marthaschwartzinc.com. She likes to play with small landscapes combining historical precedent from traditional landscape architecture and art. The bagel garden is one of my favorites. You should check out some of the fun work of Martha Schwartz – there are a few monographs out there and her site is marthaschwartzinc.com. She likes to play with small landscapes combining historical precedent from traditional landscape architecture and art. The bagel garden is one of my favorites.

]]> By: monique http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/04/21/garden-time-lets-get-serious/#comment-26277 monique Thu, 04 Jun 2009 20:58:07 +0000 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/04/21/garden-time-lets-get-serious/#comment-26277 I LOVE all of your inspiration photos. I LOVE all of your inspiration photos.

]]> By: kerry http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/04/21/garden-time-lets-get-serious/#comment-25530 kerry Tue, 26 May 2009 16:26:51 +0000 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/04/21/garden-time-lets-get-serious/#comment-25530 Hello, The third photo down of a courtyard is a hotel in Dublin called Number 31. The courtyard connects the two parts of the hotel. http://www.number31.ie/welcome.htm Hello,

The third photo down of a courtyard is a hotel in Dublin called Number 31. The courtyard connects the two parts of the hotel.
http://www.number31.ie/welcome.htm

]]> By: Tyler http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/04/21/garden-time-lets-get-serious/#comment-23700 Tyler Mon, 27 Apr 2009 18:45:40 +0000 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/04/21/garden-time-lets-get-serious/#comment-23700 Lots of inspiration here http://plastolux.com/category/modern-landscaping Lots of inspiration here
http://plastolux.com/category/modern-landscaping

]]> By: Down Comforter http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/04/21/garden-time-lets-get-serious/#comment-23642 Down Comforter Mon, 27 Apr 2009 03:44:37 +0000 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/04/21/garden-time-lets-get-serious/#comment-23642 Some beautiful spaces - I wish I had room for one of my own :) Some beautiful spaces – I wish I had room for one of my own :)

]]> By: Shilo http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/04/21/garden-time-lets-get-serious/#comment-23625 Shilo Sun, 26 Apr 2009 19:49:04 +0000 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/04/21/garden-time-lets-get-serious/#comment-23625 vermicompost aka worm farming for compost! I went to Australia last year and everyone uses them. no smell, no turning, very very little maintenance, all with a little spigot on the bottom to release the ultra fertilizer juice leftover. vermicompost aka worm farming for compost!

I went to Australia last year and everyone uses them. no smell, no turning, very very little maintenance, all with a little spigot on the bottom to release the ultra fertilizer juice leftover.

]]> By: jack http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/04/21/garden-time-lets-get-serious/#comment-23564 jack Fri, 24 Apr 2009 19:59:34 +0000 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/04/21/garden-time-lets-get-serious/#comment-23564 Sorry - Alys Fowler, not Alys Powell! Sorry – Alys Fowler, not Alys Powell!

]]> By: StyleCarrot http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/04/21/garden-time-lets-get-serious/#comment-23558 StyleCarrot Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:20:07 +0000 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/04/21/garden-time-lets-get-serious/#comment-23558 I have a tiny, tiny, seriously dirty outdoor space outside my Boston condo. You may have just inspired me. Thanks! I have a tiny, tiny, seriously dirty outdoor space outside my Boston condo. You may have just inspired me. Thanks!

]]> By: jack http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/04/21/garden-time-lets-get-serious/#comment-23534 jack Thu, 23 Apr 2009 18:36:36 +0000 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/04/21/garden-time-lets-get-serious/#comment-23534 Hi Anna, have you read 'The Thrifty Gardener' by Alys Powell? It is packed full of advice for gardeners who have no budget. Alys is British, but spent a lot of time living and creating stylish gardens in New York, so the book might be of interest to you. I would highly recommend it! Hi Anna, have you read ‘The Thrifty Gardener’ by Alys Powell? It is packed full of advice for gardeners who have no budget. Alys is British, but spent a lot of time living and creating stylish gardens in New York, so the book might be of interest to you. I would highly recommend it!

]]> By: verhext http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/04/21/garden-time-lets-get-serious/#comment-23532 verhext Thu, 23 Apr 2009 18:09:04 +0000 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/04/21/garden-time-lets-get-serious/#comment-23532 SO MANY COMMENTS, ANNA. My finger hurts from scrolling the mouse wheel. So forgive me if this has been mentioned: Are you planning on tilling in a layer of compost or rich top soil? Your ground looks kind of sad. It might help to keep the plants healthy and happy! It's the sort of thing you'd want to do occasionally throughout the years anyway. I love how all of these photos are pretty seamless, and could almost be from the same (albeit huge) garden. You know your style! 4 and 7 are my faves, could totally see these working in your space. SO MANY COMMENTS, ANNA. My finger hurts from scrolling the mouse wheel. So forgive me if this has been mentioned: Are you planning on tilling in a layer of compost or rich top soil? Your ground looks kind of sad. It might help to keep the plants healthy and happy! It’s the sort of thing you’d want to do occasionally throughout the years anyway.

I love how all of these photos are pretty seamless, and could almost be from the same (albeit huge) garden. You know your style!

4 and 7 are my faves, could totally see these working in your space.

]]> By: ambika http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/04/21/garden-time-lets-get-serious/#comment-23528 ambika Thu, 23 Apr 2009 16:51:31 +0000 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/04/21/garden-time-lets-get-serious/#comment-23528 I'm bookmarking this for when we finally get around to handling our own yard! I’m bookmarking this for when we finally get around to handling our own yard!

]]> By: mommy http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/04/21/garden-time-lets-get-serious/#comment-23487 mommy Thu, 23 Apr 2009 01:58:54 +0000 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/04/21/garden-time-lets-get-serious/#comment-23487 I haven't had time to read all the comments, so this may already have been covered. If you bought your rhododendrons at Adams, they may take them back. I just found out today that they will do that. I think the areas you started working on last summer just need more time to establish, so replace those rhododendrons and sit back and sip your iced coffee! I haven’t had time to read all the comments, so this may already have been covered. If you bought your rhododendrons at Adams, they may take them back. I just found out today that they will do that. I think the areas you started working on last summer just need more time to establish, so replace those rhododendrons and sit back and sip your iced coffee!

]]> By: Kristen http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/04/21/garden-time-lets-get-serious/#comment-23486 Kristen Thu, 23 Apr 2009 01:29:02 +0000 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/04/21/garden-time-lets-get-serious/#comment-23486 Hi, I have been reading your lovely blog for awhile now, but have never commented....and really I know nothing about gardening (mostly I just kill plants!) but I remembered this recent post on Apartment Therapy about using shipping pallets for outdoor furniture, here is the link: http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/la/outdoor/before-and-after-pallets-used-for-outdoor-furniture-081668 I know you weren't talking about furniture, but it occurs to me that shipping pallets can be gotten for free, are lightweight, so could be carried through the house, and, used creatively, could make an interesting "deck" or planting area..... Hi, I have been reading your lovely blog for awhile now, but have never commented….and really I know nothing about gardening (mostly I just kill plants!) but I remembered this recent post on Apartment Therapy about using shipping pallets for outdoor furniture, here is the link: http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/la/outdoor/before-and-after-pallets-used-for-outdoor-furniture-081668
I know you weren’t talking about furniture, but it occurs to me that shipping pallets can be gotten for free, are lightweight, so could be carried through the house, and, used creatively, could make an interesting “deck” or planting area…..

]]> By: Sarah http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/04/21/garden-time-lets-get-serious/#comment-23484 Sarah Wed, 22 Apr 2009 23:22:07 +0000 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/04/21/garden-time-lets-get-serious/#comment-23484 I love Adams for plants, but we had the same luck (bad) with the rhododendrons and azaleas we got there a few years ago. I'm doing more small perennials these days, less investment and gives me a chance to see what works and what doesn't on my property. Our hostas are just starting to pop up through the dirt, they look like little asparagus shoots right now :-) I bought some more hostas and day lilies at Sam's Club today (not my favorite place in the world, but its good for certain things) and they had lots of other plants that come boxed and ready to plant (they're like little root balls) for a good price. Might be worth checking out. This is a good time of year to find free pavers and bluestone when people are redoing their landscaping. If I notice anything local on freecycle or craigslist, I'll email you. Also, my brother and sister in law just bought a house in Newburgh! You might even take the ferry in the morning with my brother, who knows!! I love Adams for plants, but we had the same luck (bad) with the rhododendrons and azaleas we got there a few years ago. I’m doing more small perennials these days, less investment and gives me a chance to see what works and what doesn’t on my property. Our hostas are just starting to pop up through the dirt, they look like little asparagus shoots right now :-) I bought some more hostas and day lilies at Sam’s Club today (not my favorite place in the world, but its good for certain things) and they had lots of other plants that come boxed and ready to plant (they’re like little root balls) for a good price. Might be worth checking out.
This is a good time of year to find free pavers and bluestone when people are redoing their landscaping. If I notice anything local on freecycle or craigslist, I’ll email you.
Also, my brother and sister in law just bought a house in Newburgh! You might even take the ferry in the morning with my brother, who knows!!

]]> By: brand-eye http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/04/21/garden-time-lets-get-serious/#comment-23482 brand-eye Wed, 22 Apr 2009 21:31:00 +0000 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/04/21/garden-time-lets-get-serious/#comment-23482 my hostas just started peaking out and i am in pa. this summer i want to work on our garden too. i am dreading it already. my hostas just started peaking out and i am in pa. this summer i want to work on our garden too. i am dreading it already.

]]> By: kristinrose24 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/04/21/garden-time-lets-get-serious/#comment-23477 kristinrose24 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 18:27:18 +0000 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/04/21/garden-time-lets-get-serious/#comment-23477 Hostas do disappear in winter, at least where I've lived (zone 4 & 5), but they're peeking out of the ground now. So you might have hope with yours. Good luck on your garden! Hostas do disappear in winter, at least where I’ve lived (zone 4 & 5), but they’re peeking out of the ground now. So you might have hope with yours. Good luck on your garden!

]]> By: heather http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/04/21/garden-time-lets-get-serious/#comment-23474 heather Wed, 22 Apr 2009 17:36:40 +0000 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/04/21/garden-time-lets-get-serious/#comment-23474 I love your front garden - even if that is an older photo. I want to plant some lavender this year too. You're not the only one with a pile of dirt for a yard (unfortunately I have dirt in the front too!) - I need major help. I can't wait for the weekend to get in some garden time. :) I love your front garden – even if that is an older photo. I want to plant some lavender this year too.
You’re not the only one with a pile of dirt for a yard (unfortunately I have dirt in the front too!) – I need major help. I can’t wait for the weekend to get in some garden time. :)

]]> By: lindsay http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/04/21/garden-time-lets-get-serious/#comment-23471 lindsay Wed, 22 Apr 2009 16:24:40 +0000 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/04/21/garden-time-lets-get-serious/#comment-23471 On groundhogs...I'm against trapping and closing off burrows because young ones can be left behind which is kind of sad. With your doggies in the yard this summer maybe it will deter them. Otherwise, I recommend fox urine. Sounds icky, but a little goes a long way. Groundhogs don't want to be anywhere near a fox. It can be purchased at hunting stores or I'm sure you can find it online. As for the composter, we use an open bin method for now. We used salvaged palettes to make two compartments that are tucked into the back corner of our yard. If we had issues with vermin, we would have to use a different set-up. The small enclosed composters simply would not keep up with our yard waste, nor kitchen scraps. The enclosed bins also prevent good air circulation which is essential for proper breakdown. Our worm bin is inside the house, and is contained in a plastic storage bin with holes. It has produced the finest compost/fertilizer I've ever seen. On groundhogs…I’m against trapping and closing off burrows because young ones can be left behind which is kind of sad. With your doggies in the yard this summer maybe it will deter them. Otherwise, I recommend fox urine. Sounds icky, but a little goes a long way. Groundhogs don’t want to be anywhere near a fox. It can be purchased at hunting stores or I’m sure you can find it online.

As for the composter, we use an open bin method for now. We used salvaged palettes to make two compartments that are tucked into the back corner of our yard. If we had issues with vermin, we would have to use a different set-up. The small enclosed composters simply would not keep up with our yard waste, nor kitchen scraps. The enclosed bins also prevent good air circulation which is essential for proper breakdown. Our worm bin is inside the house, and is contained in a plastic storage bin with holes. It has produced the finest compost/fertilizer I’ve ever seen.

]]> By: Lex http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/04/21/garden-time-lets-get-serious/#comment-23469 Lex Wed, 22 Apr 2009 15:56:38 +0000 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/04/21/garden-time-lets-get-serious/#comment-23469 Wow, we have really similar taste in landscaping! I'm planning a redo of our backyard the summer, too. Here are some inspiration photos I took of a local hotel courtyard: http://bungalowfever.blogspot.com/2009/03/landscaping-inspiration.html We have the additional challenge of making the yard dog-friendly for a rambunctious two year old lab mix who has torn hell out of every plant I've bought. Fortunately, we have a budget and my husband's in the process of finding a cheap-ish landscape designer to help us out. I'm hoping we can find someone who'll trade consulting hours in exchange for website design! Wow, we have really similar taste in landscaping! I’m planning a redo of our backyard the summer, too. Here are some inspiration photos I took of a local hotel courtyard: http://bungalowfever.blogspot.com/2009/03/landscaping-inspiration.html

We have the additional challenge of making the yard dog-friendly for a rambunctious two year old lab mix who has torn hell out of every plant I’ve bought. Fortunately, we have a budget and my husband’s in the process of finding a cheap-ish landscape designer to help us out. I’m hoping we can find someone who’ll trade consulting hours in exchange for website design!

]]> By: coral http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/04/21/garden-time-lets-get-serious/#comment-23467 coral Wed, 22 Apr 2009 15:14:26 +0000 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/04/21/garden-time-lets-get-serious/#comment-23467 Gah, the backyard stuff is hard isn't it? I keep trying to build it up slowly every year, but I haven't a clue what my "style" is and every summer I just want to tear out and start over with a new idea. I think part of it is I really like these kinds of pictures you're showing, which are all green on green, but when I head to the nursery I get seduced by all of those heady flowers! I like the idea of stones or gravel, but please don't cover your yard in concrete, or anything else impervious. In an urban area these little plots of green are the only places where nature can do its thing, instead of relying completely on the storm sewer system. Gah, the backyard stuff is hard isn’t it? I keep trying to build it up slowly every year, but I haven’t a clue what my “style” is and every summer I just want to tear out and start over with a new idea. I think part of it is I really like these kinds of pictures you’re showing, which are all green on green, but when I head to the nursery I get seduced by all of those heady flowers!
I like the idea of stones or gravel, but please don’t cover your yard in concrete, or anything else impervious. In an urban area these little plots of green are the only places where nature can do its thing, instead of relying completely on the storm sewer system.

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